Be sure to consult a dictionary as some of the words below have other meanings not described here.
 
     1. lay, lie: Lay is a transitive verb that means “to cause to lie down”; “to put on or place in a particular position or state”; “to put or set down”. Lay requires an object and its principal parts are laid and laying. Lie is an intransitive verb meaning “to be or place oneself in a flat, horizontal, or recumbent position”; “to recline or rest in a flat position”. Lie does not take an object and its principal parts are lay, lain, and lying.

          Where did I lay those car keys before lying down.

          The ranch lies to the right of the lake.

     2. lead, led: As a verb, lead means “to guide or direct”; “to show the way by going before”. Led is the past tense of the verb lead. When both words are pronounced the same, then lead is a noun that is “a soft, malleable, and ductile metal”.

          The detective was led to the conclusion that the thief had to be a member of the board.

         “She will lead us to the lead pipes,” said the head plumber to his employees.

     3. learn, teach: Learn is a verb meaning “to gain knowledge or understanding through experience or study”; “to memorize”. Teach is a verb that means “to impart skill or knowledge to” ; “to give instruction”.

          To teach is also to learn.


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